What Makes Monthly Subscription Boxes a Good Buy?

by Nitish Rana Writer

Monthly subscription boxes have become a rage in the shopping sphere. They arrived suddenly about a few years ago and took the consumer market by storm. While beauty boxes were perhaps the pioneers and still most popular other varieties like sweet boxes, accessory boxes, wine boxes etc are not far behind. The fact that these square gift boxes are so attractively packed makes them even harder to resist.  But the question that needs consideration is whether they are really worth the hype?

While some people are of the opinion that it is a new way to fraud people of their hard earned money others believe that it is the best thing that the shopping world has to offer. Well, it is difficult to give a very general answer and is mainly dependent on what subscription box you are opting for. A box that brings you goodies of a decent size from around the world is certainly worth every penny, while ones offering small cube gift boxes with two or three sachets as samples are nothing but a sham.

Although a general negative or positive verdict for this trend is impossible; here are a few advantages as well as disadvantages that these popular gift boxes with lids come with. So let’s have a quick look at them:

Nay factors:

1.       Not cost effective

Although at a first glance they may seem to be very economical because you get to try out international brand at almost no cost at all and at the convenience of your own home. However, it is important to remember that the quantity you are getting is next to nothing and add to that the unreasonable shipping charges that they add! After the math do they still seem cost effective to you?  Surely not!

2.       Repetitive

Most of these subscription boxes also offer annual subscription services and for these, they usually offer a special discount. Do not fall into this trap. Subscription boxes with the exception of a few are attractive only for the first few months, for the remaining months the products start getting repetitive.

Yay factors:

1.       Uniqueness

These boxes are an amazing way to try of unheard things sitting in the convenience of your house. This gives you an opportunity of exposure that was never available before these boxes came into being. This is perhaps the greatest reason why this trend has become so popular.

2.       Accessibility

Subscription boxes are a wonderful way to get hold of products which are not otherwise accessible. They make products from across the world available, something which must be applauded.

3.       Fits your needs

One of the best things about monthly subscription boxes is that you can choose boxes keeping in mind your special needs. For instance, you can subscribe to a cookie box for one month and a cosmetic subscription box the next.

4.       Very convenient

These are perhaps the most convenient way to shop. All you need to do is pay the money online and wait till the goodies are delivered at your door step!

So, like all things in life these boxes have both pros and cons, more pros than cons definitely, so why not think of giving it a try! 

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